by Rebecca Prater | Jan 14, 2003 | Opinion
Where do we get what we say and what we do to match up? It happens in congregations that allow the winds of the Spirit to blow wherever and on whomever the Spirit chooses. But what if you are 57, single, female, or any other deviation from that profile? What gifted...
by Marv Knox | Jan 14, 2003 | Opinion
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.–Galatians 3:28 Casual, unscripted remarks may be the bane of a politician’s existence, but they also are a window into a human being’s soul. Sen. Trent...
by Barry Howard | Jan 13, 2003 | Opinion
Often I am asked, “What can I do to grow as a Christian?” Several things may help you grow in your faith, but one of the most important is reading the Bible every day. Sounds simple doesn’t it? Consider some of the advantages of daily Bible reading....
by Roger Thomas | Jan 10, 2003 | Opinion
One can hardly be a fan of cinema and not be acquainted with the works of Martin Scorsese. Many revere him as the best film director alive today. His films “Taxi Driver,” “Raging Bull,” “Mean Streets” and “Goodfellas”...
by Robert Parham | Jan 10, 2003 | Opinion
What do TIME magazine’s “Persons of the Year” and Moses’ birth have in common? Both involve three women who showed remarkable courage. Recall that TIME magazine named Cynthia Cooper, Coleen Rowley and Sherron Watkins as its persons of the year....
by Barry Howard | Jan 10, 2003 | Opinion
There are many reasons why winter is often considered an emotional downer. Some counselors attribute this wintry melancholy to post-holiday stress, while others believe it has more to do with isolation caused by blustery weather. Some studies associate seasonal...
